The Liberty Bell has stood for American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It was used during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and continues to be a key American symbol today. Using primary sources, learn the history behind the Liberty Bell from the people who heard it ring for the very first time. -- From the back cover.

Using primary sources -- Sending a message -- Cast and recast -- Reading the bell -- Hiding the bell -- Slavery and the Liberty Bell -- Crack! -- Honoring the bell -- Women's right to vote -- Civil rights -- The Liberty Bell today -- Timeline.